TXNM Energy vs Fortis: why the prices moved differently

Weekly · monthly · quarterly news summaries, side by side in time

TXNM Energy, Inc. (TXNM)

Q3 202621 Jul – 22 Sep 2026

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Blackstone merger advances with bigger concessions; $400M equity raise dilutes

Blackstone merger concessions could win regulatory approval TXNM and Blackstone asked New Mexico regulators to let them refile their merger application with more than double the customer rate credits ($220M) and a nearly $5B grid investment pledge. If approved, Blackstone still pays $61.25 per share in cash, which supports the stock price.
This is the main event driving TXNM: the merger's path to approval and the cash price shareholders would receive.
$400M stock sale dilutes shareholders about 6.4% TXNM sold 7.08 million new shares at $56.50 to raise $400M, mainly to repay a term loan. This increases the share count by about 6.9%, so each existing share owns a smaller slice of the company and earnings per share could fall if the Blackstone deal is delayed or fails.
The equity offering is the period's biggest new financial event and directly pressures the share price through dilution.
Public-ownership debate adds uncertainty to merger review Opponents of Blackstone's purchase want New Mexico to study taking a public stake in the utilities instead, or to impose tough conditions. This keeps the deal's outcome uncertain, which can hold the stock below the $61.25 offer price until regulators decide.
It is the main counterweight to the merger and explains why the stock may not fully reflect the offer price.
Dividend maintained, but weak growth raises sustainability questions TXNM declared its regular $0.4225 quarterly dividend, a steady return to shareholders. However, revenue, earnings and EBITDA have shrunk over recent years, so the payout uses a high share of profits and future increases may be harder to fund.
The dividend is a recurring shareholder-return signal, and the weak growth metrics are the honest caveat readers need.

August 202621 Jul – 22 Sep 2026

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Blackstone merger advances with bigger concessions; $400M equity raise dilutes

Blackstone merger concessions could win regulatory approval TXNM and Blackstone asked New Mexico regulators to let them refile their merger application with more than double the customer rate credits ($220M) and a nearly $5B grid investment pledge. If approved, Blackstone still pays $61.25 per share in cash, which supports the stock price.
This is the main event driving TXNM: the merger's path to approval and the cash price shareholders would receive.
$400M stock sale dilutes shareholders about 6.4% TXNM sold 7.08 million new shares at $56.50 to raise $400M, mainly to repay a term loan. This increases the share count by about 6.9%, so each existing share owns a smaller slice of the company and earnings per share could fall if the Blackstone deal is delayed or fails.
The equity offering is the period's biggest new financial event and directly pressures the share price through dilution.
Public-ownership debate adds uncertainty to merger review Opponents of Blackstone's purchase want New Mexico to study taking a public stake in the utilities instead, or to impose tough conditions. This keeps the deal's outcome uncertain, which can hold the stock below the $61.25 offer price until regulators decide.
It is the main counterweight to the merger and explains why the stock may not fully reflect the offer price.
Dividend maintained, but weak growth raises sustainability questions TXNM declared its regular $0.4225 quarterly dividend, a steady return to shareholders. However, revenue, earnings and EBITDA have shrunk over recent years, so the payout uses a high share of profits and future increases may be harder to fund.
The dividend is a recurring shareholder-return signal, and the weak growth metrics are the honest caveat readers need.

Latest21 Jul – 22 Sep 2026

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Blackstone merger advances with bigger concessions; $400M equity raise dilutes

Blackstone merger concessions could win regulatory approval TXNM and Blackstone asked New Mexico regulators to let them refile their merger application with more than double the customer rate credits ($220M) and a nearly $5B grid investment pledge. If approved, Blackstone still pays $61.25 per share in cash, which supports the stock price.
This is the main event driving TXNM: the merger's path to approval and the cash price shareholders would receive.
$400M stock sale dilutes shareholders about 6.4% TXNM sold 7.08 million new shares at $56.50 to raise $400M, mainly to repay a term loan. This increases the share count by about 6.9%, so each existing share owns a smaller slice of the company and earnings per share could fall if the Blackstone deal is delayed or fails.
The equity offering is the period's biggest new financial event and directly pressures the share price through dilution.
Public-ownership debate adds uncertainty to merger review Opponents of Blackstone's purchase want New Mexico to study taking a public stake in the utilities instead, or to impose tough conditions. This keeps the deal's outcome uncertain, which can hold the stock below the $61.25 offer price until regulators decide.
It is the main counterweight to the merger and explains why the stock may not fully reflect the offer price.
Dividend maintained, but weak growth raises sustainability questions TXNM declared its regular $0.4225 quarterly dividend, a steady return to shareholders. However, revenue, earnings and EBITDA have shrunk over recent years, so the payout uses a high share of profits and future increases may be harder to fund.
The dividend is a recurring shareholder-return signal, and the weak growth metrics are the honest caveat readers need.

Fortis Inc (FTS)

Q3 202630 Jul – 9 Sep 2026

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Fortis Q2 profit rises, capital plan reaffirmed, US$1B notes priced

Q2 profit and revenue rise Fortis earned C$396 million (C$0.78 a share) in the second quarter, up from C$384 million, as revenue rose 4.1% to C$2.93 billion. Higher sales and rate base growth lift earnings, which supports the dividend and the stock.
The quarter's profit growth is the core new financial result behind the period.
Big five-year building plan reaffirmed Fortis spent C$2.7 billion in the first half and stuck with its C$5.6 billion annual and roughly C$26-28.8 billion five-year construction plans. That spending grows the rate base about 7% a year, which is the main engine for future earnings and 4-6% dividend growth.
The reaffirmed capital plan is the long-term driver of earnings and dividend growth.
Tilbury LNG expansion approved British Columbia approved the Tilbury LNG Phase 1B expansion, costing up to about C$2.2 billion, with construction starting 2027 and service by 2031. It is extra spending beyond the current plan, a new source of future earnings, though it also adds project and cost risk.
The Tilbury approval is a concrete new growth project beyond the existing plan.
US$1 billion debt raised, and valuation debate Fortis priced US$1 billion of long-term notes at 6.6-6.9% interest to repay maturing debt. That adds fixed interest cost but locks in funding for its building program. Meanwhile one analysis claims the shares are 70% below fair value, while analyst estimates call them roughly fairly priced.
The new borrowing and the split valuation views are the remaining fresh items this period.

August 202630 Jul – 9 Sep 2026

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Fortis Q2 profit rises, capital plan reaffirmed, US$1B notes priced

Q2 profit and revenue rise Fortis earned C$396 million (C$0.78 a share) in the second quarter, up from C$384 million, as revenue rose 4.1% to C$2.93 billion. Higher sales and rate base growth lift earnings, which supports the dividend and the stock.
The quarter's profit growth is the core new financial result behind the period.
Big five-year building plan reaffirmed Fortis spent C$2.7 billion in the first half and stuck with its C$5.6 billion annual and roughly C$26-28.8 billion five-year construction plans. That spending grows the rate base about 7% a year, which is the main engine for future earnings and 4-6% dividend growth.
The reaffirmed capital plan is the long-term driver of earnings and dividend growth.
Tilbury LNG expansion approved British Columbia approved the Tilbury LNG Phase 1B expansion, costing up to about C$2.2 billion, with construction starting 2027 and service by 2031. It is extra spending beyond the current plan, a new source of future earnings, though it also adds project and cost risk.
The Tilbury approval is a concrete new growth project beyond the existing plan.
US$1 billion debt raised, and valuation debate Fortis priced US$1 billion of long-term notes at 6.6-6.9% interest to repay maturing debt. That adds fixed interest cost but locks in funding for its building program. Meanwhile one analysis claims the shares are 70% below fair value, while analyst estimates call them roughly fairly priced.
The new borrowing and the split valuation views are the remaining fresh items this period.

Latest30 Jul – 9 Sep 2026

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Fortis Q2 profit rises, capital plan reaffirmed, US$1B notes priced

Q2 profit and revenue rise Fortis earned C$396 million (C$0.78 a share) in the second quarter, up from C$384 million, as revenue rose 4.1% to C$2.93 billion. Higher sales and rate base growth lift earnings, which supports the dividend and the stock.
The quarter's profit growth is the core new financial result behind the period.
Big five-year building plan reaffirmed Fortis spent C$2.7 billion in the first half and stuck with its C$5.6 billion annual and roughly C$26-28.8 billion five-year construction plans. That spending grows the rate base about 7% a year, which is the main engine for future earnings and 4-6% dividend growth.
The reaffirmed capital plan is the long-term driver of earnings and dividend growth.
Tilbury LNG expansion approved British Columbia approved the Tilbury LNG Phase 1B expansion, costing up to about C$2.2 billion, with construction starting 2027 and service by 2031. It is extra spending beyond the current plan, a new source of future earnings, though it also adds project and cost risk.
The Tilbury approval is a concrete new growth project beyond the existing plan.
US$1 billion debt raised, and valuation debate Fortis priced US$1 billion of long-term notes at 6.6-6.9% interest to repay maturing debt. That adds fixed interest cost but locks in funding for its building program. Meanwhile one analysis claims the shares are 70% below fair value, while analyst estimates call them roughly fairly priced.
The new borrowing and the split valuation views are the remaining fresh items this period.